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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) vs ASUS Zenbook Duo (UX8406)

The Zenbook Duo is the stronger laptop here: it is faster and has the nicer screen.

Apple
Apple Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
ASUS
ASUS ASUS Zenbook Duo (UX8406)

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SpecMacBook Pro 14Zenbook Duo
Memory
32 GB

Which one to choose

  • Performance

    Zenbook Duo wins

    A higher-class chip and more processor cores: quicker with big projects and many apps open.

  • Display

    Zenbook Duo wins

    Its screen uses OLED for deeper blacks.

  • Battery life

    Evenly matched

    Battery life is about level.

  • Portability

    Evenly matched

    They weigh about the same.

  • Ports

    MacBook Pro 14 wins

    It adds a card reader.

Choose the MacBook Pro 14 if…

  • You want a card reader without an adapter.
  • You prefer macOS.

Choose the Zenbook Duo if…

  • You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
  • You spend long hours looking at the screen.
  • You prefer Windows.

Spec by spec

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SpecificationMacBook Pro 14Zenbook Duo
Performance
The Zenbook Duo is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and more processor cores. The MacBook Pro 14 is not far behind, so either copes with heavy work.
Processor Apple M5Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
CPU cores 1016
Core types 4 performance + 6 efficiency6 performance + 8 efficiency + 2 low-power efficiency
Manufacturing process 3nmTSMC N3B
Memory bandwidth 153 GB/s—
Graphics Apple M5 10-core GPUIntel Arc
Memory (RAM) 16 GB32 GB
Storage 1 TB1 TB
Storage type SSDSSD
Threads —16
Base clock —2.9 GHz
Max boost clock —5.4 GHz
Cache —24 MB
Processor base power —45 W
AI engine (NPU) —99 TOPS
Memory type —DDR5
Maximum memory —32 GB
Memory upgrades —Soldered (not upgradeable)
Storage interface —PCIe NVMe
Screen
The Zenbook Duo has the nicer screen: it uses OLED for deeper blacks.
Screen size 14.2"14"
Resolution 3K (3024 x 1964)3K (2880 x 1800)
Refresh rate 120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness 1,000 nits—
Panel —OLED
Touchscreen —Yes
Battery and size
Battery and weight are close, so neither has an edge to carry around.
Battery life (maker claim) Up to 24 hours—
Battery capacity 72.4 Wh75 Wh
Charges via MagSafe 3USB-C
Weight 1.55 kg (3.4 lb)1.59 kg (3.5 lb)
Dimensions 312.7 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm (12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 in)314.5 x 314.5 x 24.1 mm (12.38 x 12.38 x 0.95 in)
Color Space BlackInkwell Gray
Colors available Space BlackInkwell Gray
Charger —65 W
Hinge —convertible
Ports and wireless
The MacBook Pro 14 adds a card reader, so you'll need fewer adapters.
Ports 3x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, SDXC card slot, HDMI, headphone jack2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI, 1x 3.5 mm audio combo jack
Thunderbolt / USB4 Thunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
External displays (max) 2—
Card reader SDXC—
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
Features
Webcam 12MP Center Stage—
Backlit keyboard YesYes
Login Fingerprint—
Touchpad Force Touch trackpad—
Speakers six speakers with Spatial Audio and support for Dolby Atmos—
Microphones three studio-quality mics—
Keyboard —backlit, wireless
Pen —Supported (sold separately)
Software and model
Pick by the apps you use: the MacBook Pro 14 runs macOS, the Zenbook Duo Windows.
Operating system macOSWindows 11 Pro
Released 2025—
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